Moscow Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Learn how to navigate Moscow's airport transfer options, get helpful arrival tips, and understand common scams to avoid. Check current prices.
We have not yet verified how travellers currently reach Moscow from the airport serving it, so we are not publishing routes, operators or fares we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the arrivals information published by your arrival airport is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Helpful Tips
Buy a Troika card at any metro station for smooth tap-and-go access to metro, buses, trams and suburban trains.
Use Yandex Go app to book official yellow taxis or ride-shares with fixed fares and GPS tracking.
Take the Aeroexpress train from Sheremetyevo to Belorussky Station in 35 minutes, typically cheaper than taxis.
Metro stations close around 1am on weekdays and open at 5:30am, with last trains departing city center around 12:45am.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unofficial taxi touts at Sheremetyevo and Domodedevo terminals quote inflated flat rates and may claim the official taxi desk is closed. Insist on using the official taxi counters inside the arrivals hall or pre-book through ride-hailing apps.
Drivers of the official airport express train sometimes sell "VIP" or "business-class" seats at a surcharge after boarding, even though all seats are the same standard. Keep your ticket and politely decline any on-board upgrade offers.
Currency-exchange kiosks in the arrivals area advertise "0 % commission" yet apply poor rates far below the mid-market level. Compare the displayed rate against the Central Bank reference online or withdraw rubles from an airport ATM instead.